Age Calculator

This step-by-step guide will help you use all features of the Age Calculator effectively:

Basic Age Calculation

1. Enter Your Birth Date
   • Click on the "Birth Date" field
   • Select your date of birth from the calendar picker or type it manually (YYYY-MM-DD format)
2. (Optional) Set Calculation Date
   • Click on the "Calculate Age As Of" field if you want to know your age on a specific past or future date
   • Leave this blank to calculate your current age
3. Calculate Your Age
   • Click the "Calculate" button (📅 icon)
   • Your results will appear below showing:
     • Age in years, months, and days
     • Alternative measurements (total months, weeks, and days)
     • The calculation date used

Additional Features

Next Birthday Calculator

1. Enter your birth date
2. Click the "Next Birthday" button (🎂 icon)
3. View results showing:
   • Date of your next birthday
   • Number of days until your next birthday
   • Age you'll be turning

Real-Time Age Counter

1. Enter your birth date
2. Click the "Real Time" button (⏱️ icon)
3. Watch your age update every second with:
   • Current age breakdown
   • Exact time (hours:minutes:seconds)
   • Total seconds lived
4. Click "Stop Real Time" to end the live updates

Clear Function

• Click the "Clear" button (🧹 icon) at any time to:
  • Reset all date fields
  • Clear the results display
  • Stop any real-time updates

Tips for Best Results

1. For future dates in "Calculate Age As Of", the calculator will show how old you'll be on that date
2. The real-time counter is fun for seeing your exact age down to the second
3. Use the next birthday feature to plan celebrations
4. On mobile devices, the buttons will stack vertically for easier tapping
5. All calculations account for leap years and varying month lengths

Understanding the Results

The calculator provides multiple ways to view your age:

• Standard format: Years, months, and days (e.g., 25 years, 3 months, 15 days)
• Total counts:
  • Total months lived (e.g., 303 months)
  • Total weeks lived (e.g., 1,320 weeks)
  • Total days lived (e.g., 9,240 days)
• Real-time counter: Includes hours, minutes, seconds, and total seconds

This tool helps you understand your age in whatever format is most meaningful for your needs, whether you're calculating for official documents, personal curiosity, or fun real-time tracking.